Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has explicitly linked the future development and security of Gulf nations to their decision on whether to continue hosting US and Israeli military operations. The message, …
Fatih Birol, the chief of the International Energy Agency, has cautioned that the record release of 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves is a temporary measure that can …
There is a concept in military alliances known as going too far — when one partner’s actions exceed what the alliance has sanctioned and creates costs the other partner must …
The point where the oil war became a global crisis was reached on Wednesday when Iran issued a retaliatory energy declaration against Gulf states following an Israeli strike on the …
The European Union’s proposal to revoke tariff preferences for Israel could mark the beginning of the end for the special trade relationship the two have enjoyed for decades. The move …
In a classic case of a blame game, China is accusing the Philippines of a “deliberate ramming” after its own aggressive maneuvers forced a collision at sea on Tuesday. The …
Qatar has executed a diplomatic masterstroke, turning a direct threat from Israel into an opportunity to showcase its regional influence and international support. By hosting an emergency Arab-Islamic summit, Doha …
Beyond its strategic implications, the Israeli strike in Doha can also be viewed through the lens of Israel’s fractious internal politics, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for his …
The path to a ceasefire in Gaza has cleared considerably after Israel officially accepted a U.S.-backed deal. A senior official confirmed the government’s readiness to implement a permanent end to …
Japan is entering a period of political transition after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced he is stepping aside. His resignation, after less than a year in office, concludes a difficult …
